Carolina Common Enterprise is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (S19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Carolina Common Enterprise employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carolina Common Enterprise is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Carolina Common Enterprise generated $316.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $372.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE IN LOW-INCOME AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS, IN THE CREATION, EXPANSION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ENTERPRISES, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT ARE COOPERATIVELY OR MUTUALLY OWNED AND GOVERNED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STARTUP AND EXISTING COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISES, AND FOOD CO-OP DEVELOPMENT IN "FOOD DESERT" COMMUNITIES. WE CONTINUE THIS WORK BY ASSISTING FOOD SYSTEMS CO-OPS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA AND FOSTERING CONVERSION OF CONVENTIONAL BUSINESSES TO WORKER OWNERSHIP.CAROLINA COMMON ENTERPRISE (CCE) PROVIDES LICENSED LEGAL SERVICES TO CO-OPS THAT FALL WITHIN OUR MISSION CRITERIA. WE HAVE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN ORGANIZING COOPERATIVE LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTS NATIONALLY TO CREATE A COLLEGIAL NETWORK TO IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CO-OPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anne Claire Broughton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Nail Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Becky Bowen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Peterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Spink Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicolle Villano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $208,212 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,021 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $246,233 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $64,614 |
Investment income | $216 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $316,424 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $300 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,820 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,455 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $189,297 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,756 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,914 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,479 |
Advertising and promotion | $580 |
Office expenses | $3,333 |
Information technology | $9,328 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,352 |
Travel | $13,061 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,942 |
Interest | $11,082 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,330 |
Insurance | $2,230 |
All other expenses | $2,955 |
Total functional expenses | $372,759 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,775 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $359,686 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,428 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,832 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $850 |
Total assets | $394,571 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,122 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $378,121 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $194,639 |
Total liabilities | $575,882 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$181,311 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $394,571 |
Over the last fiscal year, Carolina Common Enterprise has awarded $29,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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DOWN EAST FRESH COOPERATIVE PURPOSE: SHARED-USE AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT | $10,000 |
SANDHILLS COOPERATION ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: COOPERATIVES IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES | $19,000 |